[Bstrom]

Sorry to hear this - I’ve got the Rout-R-Lift II, their lighter built Bosch-specific model. I also had to route 1/16th of each edge of the phenolic base to fit it to the Bosch RA1181 table cavity, but other than that it has been fine. I wrote them an email suggesting a Bosch-specific model but haven’t heard anything, which I expected at least a ‘thanks, but no thanks’ at the very least.

I did learn that the lock on these rigs can be adjusted and a part may wear enough (a cam?) to need replacing but that’s only if you work it to death, I assume.

Build quality is there with no operating issues on my end, so it should be something you can fix, if they’ll just help you out.

 

[Bstrom]

So, does Incra modify the Jessem lift, or what? I don’t need to apply any heavy twist to the lock either. There is no dial to turn as the indicators are engraved in the top. Seems like a lot of trouble to get this lift working. Hope you have no further issues...

 

[Bstrom]

Yes, the Incra version uses a different insert plate - magna lock, they call it. The insert plates are steel and there are little magnets in the base that hold them in place. To remove, you put any long tool (like the lift crank) in the hole and pop it off. No special tool needed. They have replacement plates (clean sweep) with holes that allow DC vacuum to pull the chips down. They have a shroud that you can put under the table that allows a DC hook up or you can build it into your router table like I did. Like I said earlier, it makes a good lift great. The DC is fantastic with it. They sell an upgrade plate, though it's > $100 so probably few takers.

The idea of a loose insert plate with a router motor turning 18,000 rpms kinda scares me. The shroud sounds great as my setup does not pull sawdust worth a hoot.

 

[Bstrom]

Do you have DC both above and below the table? That is a must ,but router tables are a hard one to confine all the sawdust. Just about the time you think that you have done it, the next set up allows the chips to fly a different direction. I think making rabbets and dados are the hardest to contain, some people drill holes in the table top to pull the dust down, But I have found that is only a moderate solution as the chips find a way to fly.
Herb

Guess I’m fortunate in that the vacuum pulls debris off the table top and the rest just falls underneath my Bosch table, which holds it just fine for vacuum cleanup after cutting. Don’t have a dual vacuum of any kind so I’ll live with this, I guess.